DANK Northern Suburbs German Language Schools' Christmas ProgramBy Presiden Roger HerodDespite snowy conditions last Sunday afternoon, about 200 students and relatives attended DANK Northern Suburbs German Language Schools' 43rd annual Christmas Program in Palatine High School's auditorium. Each of the classes performed a "mini play" or special performance to show their German language skills. After a surprise visit from Santa Claus, everyone moved to the cafeteria for refreshments and the chance to socialize. Earlier this year, almost 40 students took German language examinations and received certificates from two honored guests- Frau Potzel, Vice Consul with the German Consulate in Chicago, and Frau Martinkari, Consultant with the German Central Agency for Foreign Language Schools, who traveled from Columbus, Ohio to participate in the event. The Christmas Program is one of several special events that we organize during the school year. The schools were founded in 1973 and over 170 students from 3 years old through adults attend German language classes on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings. For more information about the German Language Schools, please visit the website www.chicagogermanschools.org or call 847-363-7185

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